NAIA Division II Menís Basketball Player of the Week Ė No. 7

Maynernik leads Beacons to two-Top 25 victories

January 24, 2017

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By: Spencer Scheve,Athletics Communications and Media Intern

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jay Mayernik of Northwest Christian (Ore.) has been named the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Player of the Week, the national office announced Tuesday. Mayernik was selected for his play during the week of Jan. 16 - 22 and was chosen out of the conference and Association of Independent Institutions award winners.

• Mayernik posted 37 points, while leading the Beacons to two victories over two Top 25 opponents. • Recorded 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists and four blocks in a win over then-No. 5 Eastern Oregon, 93-90. • Posted 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in a victory over then-No. 17 College of Idaho, 84-80. • Leads the NAIA in defensive rebounds per game (8.6) and total rebounds per game (12.4). • Mayernik averaged .867 from the field and .846 from the free throw line. • Averaged 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.5 blocks throughout the week.

For a complete list of all the Division II Men’s Basketball statistical leaders, click here.